anatomist
Translation
anatomist
Examples
The anatomist carefully dissected the specimen.
The anatomist carefully dissected the specimen.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) anatomist a person who studies anatomy Leonardo da Vinci was a great artist and anatomist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dissector, biologist
Etymology
From Greek `ana-` (up) + `tomē` (a cutting), plus the suffix `-ist` for a person. Literally 'one who cuts up'.
Memory Tips
An anatomist is an expert in anatomy. The '-ist' suffix often denotes a person who is an expert in a field.